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RE05 FCU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,460 mi
Last recorded217,460 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 217,460 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 215,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2022 213,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 199,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 187,872 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 176,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,525 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 136,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 136,268 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 124,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,309 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,273 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,050 miles

N/S/F bumper has damage resulting in slight sharp edge

O/S/R rear brake disc scored

Fail 9 Feb 2012 100,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F bumper has damage resulting in slight sharp edge

O/S/R rear brake disc scored

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,969 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,098 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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RE05 FCU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE05 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE05 FCU registered?

RE05 FCU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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